Bridge Magazine: How Michigan is surrounded by water - but doesn't have enough

Oct. 23, 2013

Scientists at Michigan State University have found that in some areas, we are withdrawing groundwater from aquifers faster than it can be replenished. Somehow, despite being surrounded by freshwater, access to high-quality groundwater is becoming more of a challenge in several areas of the state.

A look at the graphic above shows how, when it comes to using water, Michigan is

The Alliance for Water Efficiency and the Environmental Law Institute gave Michigan a D grade on its water efficiency and conservation scorecard.